114 congressmen: Why is DOT ignoring law?

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | July 4, 2007

[Man50D]

More than 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written to President Bush, asking him why the Department of Transportation apparently is ignoring what the legislators want.

The issue was raised by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., who circulated the letter dealing with plans to hurry along with a "demonstration" project to allow Mexican truckers access to U.S. roads. Specifically, the letter raised concerns about federal agency actions – apparently despite what Congress wrote into the law.

"The U.S. Congress and the American people seriously question the ability of Mexican motor carriers and drivers to adhere to our country's strict safety rules, as well as the administration's preparedness and willingness to ensure Mexican truck drivers obey our homeland security and immigration rules," said the letter.

"As such, Congress mobilized to speak against it. Congress had already passed H.R. 1773, the 'Safe American Roads Act of 2007,' which passed overwhelmingly 411-3, and related language in P.L. 110-28, the FY07 supplemental appropriations act. Both pieces of legislation provided strict measures to ensure that the Department of Transportation and the pilot program would adhere to security guidelines and that an independent panel would assess their progress in ensuring American safety," the letter continued.

[Lovergirl]

ooopppss! sorry for the caps. ( accident)

[afnamvet]

Ping away Politicalmom; we must keep a watchful eye on these critters night and day.

[servantboy777]

Were dealing with the Trans-Texas Corridor and the Mexican trucker pilot program here in the Houston area.

No one I know is for it. In fact, ranchers and property owners just north of us from Plantersville to Dallas area are admittedly opposed to it.

This is the largest destruction of property rights ever seen in the Lone Star State and Rick Perry, his Washington buddy GWB and all their globalist cohorts are cramming this down our throats just like their hokie immigration bill.

Traitors......they are ignoring the will of the people that put them in office.

We do not celebrate royalty here in America. I believe in praying and trusting our leaders, but when our leaders threaten the sovereignty of America and Texas....all bets are off.

This TTC and DOT programs were “not” put up for a vote, it was enacted under the cover of back room politics.

[Savage Beast]

Yes. He should have. And his tax cuts stimulated the economy to unprecedented heights of prosperity. He made two good Supreme Court appointments. And 9/11 was never repeated because of Bush's attentive leadership.

But...what I said is the terrible reality... I'm sure you agree.

[norton]

"Perhaps it’s time for them to start “rolling protests” (where they drive just below the speed limit and occupy all lanes)..."

You've never, ever, driven the 710 to/from Long Beach!
You've never, ever, driven the 5 to/from downtown L.A!

Oh, Wait,
you were referring to American truckers?
...Never mind.

[Psycho_Bunny]

Yes, I agree. I was intoning a Bushbot.

I started believing he should be impeached in May.

[monkapotamus]

[radar101]

Chinese-born businessman Zhenli Ye Gon in interviewed in his lawyer's office in Queens, N.Y., Thursday May 17, 2007. In what was the largest seizure of cash in the history of drug enforcement: $207 million, mostly in crisp $100 bills, was found stuffed into walls, closets and suitcases in the Mexico City home of Ye Gon. He told The Associated Press that most of the money belonged to Mexico's ruling party. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (RICHARD DREW)

The married Ye Gon squired his mistress around in a Lamborghini. During frequent trips to Las Vegas, he said he bet $150,000 a hand in baccarat, and authorities say he lost more than $40 million to U.S. casinos. He was such a treasured customer that The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino gave him a Rolls-Royce

[Duchess47]

Thanks for the ping.

Does anyone have the names of the congressmen who signed this letter?

[Savage Beast]

I knew it was an intonation, Bun. I just couldn’t resist another opportunity to get in yet another swipe at these lunkheads. Please don’t take offense. ~S

[Psycho_Bunny]

No offense.....I just wanted you to know I agree...lol

[Major_Risktaker]

Is anybody sick of Mexicans yet?

[wolfcreek]

Thanks, Radar!

I’m sure that was just remittance. ];>)>

[gathersnomoss]

Bush, and all of the political hacks and their elitist corporate contributors, will be known for accelerating the globalization of the American economy, thereby assuring the destruction of the United States, all for the mighty global GDP.

Buchanan is correct. There is no turning back, my friend. On this July 4th, I am afraid that you can kiss The Constitution of the United States goodbye.

Very sad, indeed.

[deport]

Congress had already passed H.R. 1773, the ‘Safe American Roads Act of 2007,’ which passed overwhelmingly 411-3,

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I wonder what the vote was in the Senate?....... Looks like they would talk about that also.

[AmericanInTokyo]

DUNCAN HUNTER: Balls Of Steel!

[raybbr]

They say that dogs will begin to look like their masters.

[steve86]

Is anybody sick of Mexicans Boosh yet?

[stevie_d_64]

So that way nothing effects your delicate sensibilities, and you feel better???

Thats a fabulous head-in-the-sand outlook on these things...

At least you won’t see it coming...

[unspun]

One more indicator of the president we have supported being out of touch with American principles and his own resonsibility.